Translation guide
In Japanese, 'jeans' is commonly referred to using loanwords from English, with some distinctions in style and formality.
The learner wants to refer to jeans as a clothing item in everyday conversation.
The most common and neutral term for jeans, used in all contexts.
新しいジーンズを買った。
I bought new jeans.
そのジーンズ、どこで買ったの？
Where did you buy those jeans?
A slightly dated but still common term, especially among older generations. Short for 'jeans pants'.
Refers to denim fabric or denim clothing, often used in fashion contexts. Can mean jeans but is less direct.
The learner wants to describe a particular cut or style of jeans.
父はいつもジーパンをはいている。
My father always wears jeans.
These denim pants are comfortable.
Skinny jeans. Commonly used as is.
スキニージーンズが流行っている。
Skinny jeans are in fashion.
Straight-leg jeans.
ストレートジーンズは合わせやすい。
Straight jeans are easy to match.
Distressed or ripped jeans.
ダメージジーンズを履いてパーティーに行った。
I wore ripped jeans to the party.